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How good is the F88 AuSteyr?
The EF88 is the most robust and best general purpose assault rifle available. It delivers the ADF a lighter, more ergonomic, modular, reliable, accurate and lethal weapon. Ben McLennan is an infantry officer in the Australian Army.
Does the Australian Army use AUG?
The Australian Army adopted the Steyr AUG A1 and designated it as the F88 Austeyr. It has a cyclic rate of fire of around 680–850 rounds per minute.
How accurate is the AUG?
Even with military-grade ammo, the AUG/A3 had no problems printing five-shot groups from 100 yards into 1 inch or less. This has to be the most accurate nonfree-floated carbine in existence.
What is the world best assault rifle?
1. FN SCAR (Belgium)- The FN SCAR modular assault rifle was developed by the famous Belgian Fabrique Nationale to meet the requirement, issued by the US Special Operations Command (US SOCOM). The US Special Forces requested a new combat rifle, availa…
What is the difference between the Austeyr F88 and the F88?
The enhanced F88 (or EF88) Austeyr rifle is an exceptional weapon characterised by superior lethality, accuracy, ergonomics, reliability and modularity. The key differences between the EF88 and the current F88 rifle is illustrated in the EF88 fact sheet.
What is the new assault rifle in the Australian Army?
Army is introducing a new assault rifle, the enhanced F88, into 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. Enhanced F88 The enhanced F88 (or EF88) Austeyr rifle is an exceptional weapon characterised by superior lethality, accuracy, ergonomics, reliability and modularity.
When will the EF88 Austeyr rifle be introduced?
The EF88 Austeyr rifle will be introduced to Townsville’s 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, from June 2015. It will be issued more broadly to Army from 2016 as part of the rollout of Project Land 125-3C. EF88 fact sheet 1.04 MB
What kind of assault rifle does the Austrian army use?
Assault rifle variants. AUG: The Steyr AUG is the standard assault rifle model and is chambered in 5.56×45mm cartridge. It was introduced in 1978 and was adopted by the Austrian Army and designated it as the StG 77 in 1978, then it was later adopted by several military agencies around the world.